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IMC 2026 Begins: India Launches Major Telecom Event Focused on 6G and AI
- •The 10th edition of India Mobile Congress 2026 opened in New Delhi at Yashobhoomi, bringing together global policymakers and telecom leaders.
- •Jointly organised by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India, the four-day event highlights 6G, AI, and next-generation connectivity.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized affordable digital access, robust cybersecurity, and the tackling of digital scams and deepfakes during discussions with GSMA Board members.
- •The conference explores advanced themes including satellite communications, semiconductors, quantum communications, and digital public infrastructure.
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The India Mobile Congress 2026 is being held from October 7 to 10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. The 10th edition features the theme "Scale Without Boundaries" and focuses on technologies like 6G, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum communications, cybersecurity, and industrial automation.
The annual event is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications and the Cellular Operators Association of India. It takes place at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention & Expo Centre in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized affordable and accessible digital services, strong cybersecurity to counter online fraud and scams, and the global relevance of India's digital public infrastructure (DPI) for developing economies in the Global South.
